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Detomax200mcg/2ml

Rx
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
2ml amps
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৳ 400/unit

Pack: ৳ 400

At a glance

Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU setting.

Indications
  • Sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in ICU (not to exceed 24 hours)
  • Sedation of non-intubated patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures
Dosage

Adult - ICU Sedation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/hr IV.
Adult - Procedural Sedation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.6 mcg/kg/hr IV (titrate 0.2-1 mcg/kg/hr).
Elderly (65+)/Fiberoptic Intubation: Load: 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 minutes; Maintenance: 0.7 mcg/kg/hr IV.

Side effects

Common: Decreased blood pressure, dry mouth, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, atrial fibrillation, agitation, hypertension.
Other: Fever, hyperpyrexia, hypovolemia, myocardial infarction, headache, convulsion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, hypoglycemia, hallucination, oliguria, hypoventilation, hypoxia.

Precautions & warnings

Continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level is required. Caution in 2nd/3rd degree AV block, uncontrolled hypotension, acute cerebrovascular disorders. Dose reduction may be required in hepatic impairment.

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